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New Jersey EBT card: balance, replacements and where to use it

New Jersey SNAP benefits are loaded onto the Families First EBT Card. These are the official ways to check your balance, fix a card problem and apply, with the source for each answer.

Last verified November 4, 2026, next check December 4, 2026. How we verify facts

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What do I do if my New Jersey EBT card is lost or stolen?

Short answer: Call 800-997-3333.

New Jersey lists 800-997-3333 as the EBT customer service number. That line handles lost, stolen or damaged cards, PIN changes and balance questions.

Report a lost or stolen card as soon as you notice it. Once a card is reported, the state cancels it and orders a replacement.

Source: New Jersey state agency page on EBT card help; USDA SNAP State Directory: New Jersey

Which online stores accept EBT in New Jersey?

Short answer: USDA lists 39 online retailers for New Jersey.

USDA lists these retailers as approved to take SNAP EBT online in New Jersey. Approval can cover delivery, pickup or both, and it can change, so check the store before you order.

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: New Jersey

How do I apply for SNAP in New Jersey?

Short answer: Through the New Jersey state agency.

In New Jersey the program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA's state directory lists the state's own website and application page, linked at the top of this page. Only the state agency can decide whether you qualify.

Source: USDA SNAP State Directory: New Jersey

Can I use EBT at restaurants in New Jersey?

Short answer: Not through the Restaurant Meals Program.

New Jersey is not on USDA's list of states that run the Restaurant Meals Program, so regular SNAP benefits cannot be used for hot meals at restaurants there.

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page text supplied by the editor) (USDA page updated August 7, 2026)

Does New Jersey restrict soda or candy with SNAP?

Short answer: Not on USDA's list.

New Jersey is not on USDA's list of states with an approved SNAP food restriction waiver. Under federal rules, soda and candy are eligible foods there. This can change if the state asks for a waiver.

Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration: SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page text supplied by the editor) (USDA page updated November 3, 2026)

For decisions about your benefits, contact the New Jersey state SNAP agency.